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meSabraGirl
12-04-2002, 03:50 PM
Around 6:00 yesterday, my friend and I arrived at the Memorial Union Theatre in Madison to see Nickel Creek. (I have been a fan for ages, and this is the first time that I have seen them live, so my excitement is purposely subdued here for fear of annoying fellow Creekers with ample exclamation points.) They were fabulous. I was really blown away at how relaxed they seemed and really chatty with the audience. They kept talking to the people in the front row about which concerts they had seen and laughing. They sang a bunch of songs, some off the Nickel Creek cd, some off Chris's cd, Sean's cd, and most off This Side. In the middle of the show, Sara started to say that the reason why she kept jumping back from the mic was because she kept getting shocked. Sean agreed with her, and then Chris started teasing them both about how they are both electrical and he never gets shocked. It was so cute. The somehow they went off on the rant for about 2 mintues about how Sean was like the Emperor in the Star Wars movies with lightning coming out of his hands and Chris did an impression of the Emperor singing House Carpenter. Man, it was funny. Anyway, they talked a lot during the show, which was just as great as the music.
Coming out of the show, my friend and I decided that there were too many people waiting around the bus for the guys to come out, so we ducked out for some coffee. On the way back, we passed by the Theatre again, just to see if they were still there, and Sara came right up to us and said Hey, are there coffee places open this late? We about died, but directed her to Cafe Royale to quench her thirst. He he! I didn't get to talk to the other two, but I would have said something horribly dumb anyway, so I am just glad to have seen the concert. I am also going to the concert at the Rave in Milwaukee, so maybe I will get to take a picture with them or something infinitely cool like that. Just thought people might want to know that even in Wisconsin, a really un-cool place, Nickel Creek made the entire state cool for even just being here. I hope everyone gets a chance to see them, it is worth the drive, the money sacrifice, or whatever is stopping you. They are very, very grand.

Peace all. --Tascha

TenaciousDLover
12-04-2002, 04:54 PM
awesome story tascha, I have missed every opportunity to see them due to health and unforseen occurences (sigh) so I am dying to see them live, whenever that may be. Thats awesome that they asked you about coffee, you should have gone for a second round of joe! Great Story ;)

meSabraGirl
12-05-2002, 12:31 PM
Yeah, you should go see them. It was the stuff dreams are made of, for sure. We offered to go get them coffee since it was literally down the street, but I think my roommate scared Sara off because she started babbling inanely about how she loved them and her friend loved them and her dog... yeah, you get the picture. Blech. Oh well, I'm sure I would have said something similar had I met up with Chris. I hope you see them at some point, Savannah. Take care, Tascha

asnigro
12-05-2002, 09:52 PM
I am in Madison as well but didnt get a chance to attend the show. I wanted to but unfortunately none of my friends like Nickel Creek and I didnt want to sit their by myself. I am thinking about going to the show in Milwaukee though not that you said it was so good. I sure wish I would've went now thanks! Oh yeah, whats so uncool about Wisconsin, are you crazy?!?

Goose_17
12-05-2002, 10:36 PM
no offense or anything but if its okay w/parents and not dangerous..go for it alone if you have to. sometimes thats the best way to meet other creeksters. i've done it twice and always had fun times meeting other nc fans..and some from this board. you never have to please anyone or worry about if they like songs or not, whether they want to stay after and meet the band, etc. i recommend it if everyone else ditches you and the conditions are okay.

goose

WIbandgeek
12-06-2002, 12:04 AM
I'm driving down from Green Bay with my friend Rob (well, Rob's actually driving) for the Milwaukee show on Saturday. I'm pretty excited, it'll be my first time seeing Creek live and my first time at the Rave! :D

God Bless,
<>< Holly

p.s. I definately wouldn't say that WI is uncool...cuz it's downright COLD! lol[splat]

mastermandolin
12-09-2002, 12:42 PM
Got a question, was their setlist from the Madison show any different than the Milwaukee show other than the usual banter that goes on between the 3 ('cause Derek doesn't usually speak) and the audience. Let me know.

Chad